INTRODUCTION 



BOOK, which deals with the beauties of nature — 

 with trees, shrubs, and flowers — cannot be considered 

 as a mere catalogue. For in addition to descriptions, you will find in this 

 book useful information pertaining to practically every beautifying growth 

 adaptable to home landscapes. It is a veritable storehouse of suggestions 

 for making your grounds more pleasing and charming. Therefore, it is 

 neither desirable nor possible to treat such a subject with the cold attitude 

 of science alone. 



With these thoughts in mind the book has been reserved for those whom 

 we hope will value it and request a copy. To free it from the usual maze 

 of confusing figures, for quick reference and as a convenience, all prices 

 from single items to large quantities of assorted plants, are included in our 

 price-list attached to the final page. 



An Invitation 



To lovers of beauty we extend a hearty invitation to visit Towson Nurseries. 

 Our nurseries and gardens are lovely at all seasons of the year, but especially 

 in Spring and Fall. Beginning in the Springtime with the flowering bulbs 

 and becoming increasingly beautiful during April, May and June, the 

 colorful display of blossoms reaches a climax during the latter part of May 

 when the Azaleas attain full bloom and Rhododendrons are just coming in. 

 This gorgeous display is a mecca for flower lovers from all parts of the 

 Eastern United States. In the Autumn the warm reds and browns as the 

 foliage changes color and the myriads of berry-bearing shrubs laden with 

 their vari-colored fruits attract hundreds of birds as they linger at Towson 

 on their southern migration. We will gladly conduct you personally 

 through the many acres, pointing out along the way rare plants suitable for 

 unusual landscape arrangements. 



